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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

The move came after the UAE, a regional business hub and one of Washingtons most important allies, criticised fellow Arab states for not doing enough to protect it from numerous Iranian attacks during the war

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 6:16 pm

Safeguarding industrial resilience amid plastic supply disruptions

The Middle East conflict has recently disrupted global supplies of raw materials and plastics, which play a key role in ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 5:33 pm

Indonesia mulls subsidies to curb rising plastic costs

Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said the government is considering subsidies for the plastic ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 5:28 pm

Indonesia opens campus-based kitchen to expand free meals program

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, alongside National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Head ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 5:27 pm

Indonesias BRIN pushes major higher education curriculum overhaul

Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Arif Satria emphasized that the plan to close study programs ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 5:17 pm

Indonesia liquidates 167 SOEs in major restructuring drive: Danantara

Danantara Chief Operating Officer Dony Oskaria stated that as of April 28, a total of 167 state-owned enterprises ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 5:09 pm

President Prabowo praises Banyumas TPST as national waste model

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited an integrated waste processing site (TPST) in Banyumas District, Central ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 3:40 pm

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan treated for eye issue, returned to prison

Islamabad: Pakistans incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan was treated at a local hospital for his right eye ailment and then shifted back to prison on Tuesday, April 28. Khan, 74, was diagnosed with right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in late January and brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), where he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 28 Apr 2026 3:32 pm

Mataram eyes New Orleans partnership to boost disaster resilience

The Mataram City Government, West Nusa Tenggara, is exploring a strategic partnership with New Orleans, through the ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 3:24 pm

Aceh, UAE agree to form team to boost investment ties

Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf and United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulla Salem Al-Dhaheri agreed to ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 3:23 pm

Minister reveals chronology of train crash in East Bekasi

Indonesian Ministry of Transportation revealed the chronology of train accident at East Bekasi Station, West Java, ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia scraps LPG import duties amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Indonesia has scrapped import duties on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to bolster its petrochemical sector, as the ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 3:12 pm

Gunman opens fire at two locations in the Greek capital, leaving several people wounded

Police said that the man was armed with a shotgun and initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 3:09 pm

Deadly Bekasi train crash spurs BRIN rail safety research

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is accelerating studies into composite rubber rail ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 3:02 pm

Govt prepares referral hospitals to treat victims of train collision

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said the ministry has prepared several referral hospitals to treat victims of the ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 2:37 pm

Minister pledges trauma recovery support for train collision victims

Minister of Population and Family Development (Mendukbangga) and head of the National Population and Family Planning ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 2:31 pm

Indonesian police detain South Korean in Lombok rape case

Indonesian police have arrested a 22-year-old South Korean national, identified by the initial WK, at I Gusti Ngurah ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 2:25 pm

Indonesia needs to speed up SDG achievements through ASEAN-EU

Indonesia needs to speed up the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the partnership between ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 1:16 pm

New presidential staff chief vows stronger government program support

Chief of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Dudung Abdurrachman said he is confident the agency will strengthen its ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 12:34 pm

Indonesia boosts athlete welfare with bonuses, guidance

Indonesia is strengthening athlete welfare by awarding bonuses for international achievements and promoting long-term ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 12:27 pm

Nickel Industries-UNHAS launch scholarship for future Morowali leaders

Nickel Industries Limited has launched the third batch of its fully funded undergraduate scholarship program for 2026, ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 12:22 pm

China's First FISCertified Indoor Alpine Ski Event Opens in Shenzhen

TheHUAFA SNOW BONSKI Cup - FIS 1st Asian Indoor Alpine Ski Championships officially opened on April 23, 2026, at ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 12:21 pm

Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash

Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

BBC 28 Apr 2026 11:47 am

Indonesian parliament calls for probe into Bekasi train collision

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has demanded a thorough probe into a deadly collision involving the ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 11:24 am

Bekasi train crash: President instructs best treatment for victims

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his Cabinet to ensure that all victims of the Bekasi train crash receive the ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 11:23 am

Fosun Health Strengthens Regional Presence at GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Forum 2026

Fosun Health made a prominent debut at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Healthcare Insights & Leadership Forum 2026, ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 10:55 am

Dragonpass Empowers Financial Institutions with End-to-End Loyalty Solutions at Money20/20 Asia

Dragonpass, a leading global travel and lifestyle platform, participated in Money20/20 Asia, showcasing its customer ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 10:46 am

Blaize and Datacomm Sign Technology Alliance MOU to Explore AI Inference Solutions Across Indonesia

Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) (Blaize, the Company, we, ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 10:44 am

Agoda and TPO Launch MOU to Unlock Opportunities at the City Level

Digital travel platform Agoda has announced a partnership with the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 10:26 am

Prabowo pledges care, payouts after Bekasi train crash

President Prabowo Subianto pledged full medical care and compensation for victims of the Bekasi train collision, as ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 10:08 am

Hafiz Saeeds close aide Sheikh Yousaf Afridi shot dead in Pakistan

Lahore: Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) figure and a close associate of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said. The incident took place on Sunday in Landi Kotal in the Khyber region, some 250 kms from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 28 Apr 2026 9:31 am

Prabowo orders probe into deadly train collision as death toll hits 14

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an immediate investigation into a fatal collision between an intercity express ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 9:10 am

Bekasi train crash: Death toll rises to 14 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from Monday evenings train collision at Bekasi Timur Station has risen to 14, with 84 others ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 9:00 am

KAI confirms six fatalities in Bekasi train collision

At least six people were killed after a long-distance train telescoped into a commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station on ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 7:43 am

Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a message on the Telegram messaging app

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 7:05 am

Bekasi Timur Station closed as crews race to free trapped passengers

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) announced that Bekasi Timur Station in West Java is temporarily closed to all passengers ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 7:04 am

Rescue continues for three still trapped in Bekasi train wreckage

Three passengers remained trapped as of 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, as joint search and rescue teams rotated crews to cut ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 6:54 am

Six to seven trapped after Bekasi train collision

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) confirmed that six to seven passengers remain trapped inside a commuter train carriage ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 6:45 am

600 Google staff urge CEO to reject classified military AI contract

The letter, addressed to Chief Executive Sundar Pichai and signed by workers from Google DeepMind, Cloud, and other divisions, comes as the tech giant is in active negotiations with the U.S. Department of Defence to deploy its flagship Gemini AI model in classified settings

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:08 am

U.K. PM Starmer faces possible Parliament probe over Mandelson

It is the latest development in an unrelenting scandal that has plagued Mr. Starmer's government for months and led to calls for him to resign

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:13 pm

China vows countermeasures if EU enacts 'Made in Europe' plan

The EU unveiled in March new Made in Europe rules for companies trying to access public funds in strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, obliging firms to meet minimum thresholds for EU-made parts

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:08 pm

Legal limits on U.S. war involvement

The War Powers Act requires the President to seek authorisation from Congress for the continued use of military force abroad beyond 60 days of such involvement, raising questions over the Trump administrations future course of action in the ongoing military engagement in West Asia

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:07 pm

Deadly train crash in Bekasi injures dozens, triggers major evacuation

Several passengers were injured in an accident between a CommuterLine train and a long-distance diesel train (KRD) at ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 9:56 pm

Indonesia targets 300 certified coaches for disability sports

The Ministry of Youth and Sports is targeting certification for 300 disabled sports coaches through a master's ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 8:04 pm

Rehab push key to solving Indonesia's prison overcrowding: Lawmaker

Indonesian lawmaker Rieke Diah Pitaloka emphasized the importance of a post-conviction rehabilitation approach for drug ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 7:48 pm

Barantin Head Karding vows stronger control, trade support

The newly appointed Head of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) Abdul Kadir Kardingvowed to carry out ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 7:40 pm

Irans FM Araghchi calls his Islamabad visit successful' after arriving in Russia

Araghchi said that the trip to Pakistan was a good opportunity to review developments related to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 7:14 pm

Indonesian pilgrims urged to carry Hajj cards at all times

Saudi Arabian Hajj Pilgrimage Officials (PPIH) urged Indonesian pilgrims who have arrived in Medina to always carry ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 7:02 pm

Hanif Faisol pledges support for national food security efforts

Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who has newly appointed, said that his assignment ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 6:52 pm

President Prabowo appoints labor leader as Environment Minister

President Prabowo Subianto recognized the workforce by inaugurating Confederation of All Indonesian Workers ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 6:47 pm

Indonesia eyes 8 pct economic growth in 23 years: Finance Minister

Indonesia is heading towards 8 percent economic growth within the next two or three years, Finance Minister Purbaya ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 6:38 pm

Indonesia targets faster growth, eyes above 5.5 percent in Q2 2026

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is optimistic that the national economy can grow above 5.5 percent in the first ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 6:26 pm

BI outlines three strategies to drive economic growth

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo outlined three appropriate strategies to drive Indonesias economic ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 6:08 pm

Jakarta to install free drinking water stations along Sudirman-Thamrin

The Regional Public Company Air Minum (PAM) Jaya plans to provide drinking water facilities along Sudirman-Thamrin ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 6:06 pm

Jakarta Earth Day lights-off campaign cuts 77 tons of CO2e

The action of turning off the lights in Jakarta, conducted on Saturday (April 25) from 08.30 to 09.30 PM local time to ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:38 pm

Muhaimin says extreme poverty drops significantly this year

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandarstated that extreme poverty in Indonesia ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:32 pm

Indonesia strengthens ASEAN cooperation on school meals

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is strengthening regional cooperation on child nutrition and free ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:12 pm

New Minister Jumhur Hidayat to focus on addressing waste issue

Newly appointed Indonesia's Minister of Environment MohammadJumhur Hidayat committed to focus on addressing ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:01 pm

Indonesia shrimp exports surge despite contamination case

The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry (KKP) stated that Indonesian shrimp exports to the United States market have ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:59 pm

Child Protection Minister condemns alleged abuse at Yogyakarta daycare

Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifatul Choiri Fauzi condemned alleged violence against ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:55 pm

Minister: The hikes of non-subsidised fuel price not affecting MSMEs

Indonesia's Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Maman Abdurrahman stated that the increase of ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:31 pm

Gov't ensures local food sources in MBG stabilise food prices

RI Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs ensures that utilizing local food sources for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:09 pm

Indonesian govt cuts Saturday MBG, saves Rp1 trillion daily: Ministry

Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung stated that excluding Saturdays from the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) distribution ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:03 pm

Dudung Abdurachman appointed as Presidential Chief of Staff

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman as Presidential Chief of Staff during an ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:39 pm

Prabowo boosts universities to develop alternative LPG

Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto has asked universities to developtechnologies and find ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:37 pm

Indonesia eyes CNG to reduce reliance on LPG imports

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the government is currently discussing the ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:32 pm

Indonesia's MPR urges UN to impose sanctions on Israel

The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) urges the UN to impose harsh sanctions on Israel following the death of ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

HZICC: The 2025 Hangzhou Highlights Awards Celebrating Visionaries Elevating the City's Global Profile

What does the world see when it looks at Hangzhou? The Hangzhou & Friends: 2025 Hangzhou Highlights Awards, ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:28 pm

Innovative ready-to-eat meal, practical solution for Hajj logistics

Food, typically an ordinary necessity, can become scarce and highly valued during the Hajj season in Saudi ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:25 pm

THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 Returns As the Industry's Business Catalyst

THAIFEX Anuga Asia returns 2630 May 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok,expanded to 12 ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:25 pm

Indonesia to establish fighter jet squadron in Southeast Sulawesi

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) plans to establish a fighter jet squadron in Southeast Sulawesi as part of efforts to ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:16 pm

Bahlil says RI's fuel, crude stocks above minimum levels

Indonesia Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)BahlilLahadaliasaid national fuel and ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:14 pm

President Prabowo donates Eid al-Adha cow to Natuna Riau Island

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto donated a cow for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri in Natuna Regency,Riau Islands ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:06 pm

Hanif Faisol signed as deputy coordinating minister for food affairs

President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto inaugurated Hanif Faisol Nurofiq as deputy coordinating minister for food ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:59 pm

Indonesia tests B50 fuel on trains to boost green energy push

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has begun testing the use of B50 fuel in train diesel engines, ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:47 pm

Indonesia eyes cultural house in Beijing to boost public diplomacy

Culture Minister Fadli Zon visited China to explore initiatives aimed at promoting Indonesia through cultural ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:35 pm

Minister tells graduates to adapt as AI disrupts labor market

Minister of Manpower Yassierli has urged university graduates to equip themselves with necessary skills to face ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:33 pm

Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itself

With Rai's passing, India has lost a visual historian who was a chronicler of its most defining and often painful moments.

BBC 27 Apr 2026 2:00 pm

Indonesia pushes digital IP shift with China collaboration

Indonesia must transition from being a consumer to a producer of digital cultural intellectual property, with a joint ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 12:31 pm

Religious communities serve as social cohesion guardians: Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar emphasized the important role of religious communities as guardians of ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 12:09 pm

Indonesia economy seen resilient amid global uncertainty: Top Minister

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesias economy remains resilient and is ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 12:00 pm

Indonesia allocates 3,000 subsidized homes for Southwest Papua

The Housing and Settlements Ministry announced the allocation of 3,000 housing units for Southwest Papua under a 2026 ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 11:21 am

U.S. says three killed in boat strike as campaign toll hits 185

U.S. militarys Southern Command said that the boat was operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations and that intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:15 am

Prabowo attends wedding reception of Ahmad Dhani's son in Jakarta

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the wedding reception of celebrity couple El Rumi and Syifa Hadju at the ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 10:36 am

CIBF 2026: Connecting the Globe, Empowering Green Energy -- The World's Definitive Battery Event Arrives in Shenzhen

Driven by the global energy transition and China's rise as a leader in advanced battery technology, the18th ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 10:18 am

NOVI Health's Hybrid Care Model Closes Gap Between Clinical Trials and Real-World GLP-1 Outcomes

GLP-1 medications are transforming obesity treatment, butreal-world results consistently fall short of clinical ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 10:10 am

China hosts hundreds of institutions offering postgraduate programs

By the end of 2025, China hosted 373 cooperative educational institutions and programs offering postgraduate degrees or ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 9:05 am

Xinhua releases report on international education in China

Xinhua Institute, the think tank arm of Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday released a report titled Study in China: ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 9:04 am

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes in northern Japan

The quake struck 18 kilometres (11 miles) west of the small town of Sarabetsu in Hokkaido at a depth of 81 kilometres (50 miles), according to the USGS

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 4:07 am

Hindu temple caretaker found dead in Bangladesh, minority group demands strong action

Bangladesh Puja Celebration Councils Coxs Bazar unit general secretary Jony Dhar said the body was recovered three days after Nayan went missing, indicating that he was murdered

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 1:11 am